Morrish Pugsly

The Morrish Pugsly, developed by renowned fly designer Ken Morrish and offered by RIO Products, is an innovative Green Drake imitation that emphasizes buoyancy and versatility. Crafted for rivers where Green Drake hatches are explosive, the Morrish Pugsly combines a foam body, realistic legs, and a low-profile wing for a lifelike yet highly durable design. Its slightly exaggerated features make it particularly effective on Western waters like the Deschutes and Henry’s Fork, where trout are both aggressive and selective. Designed to excel in challenging conditions, this fly is a reliable choice for anglers seeking to match the hatch with precision and resilience.

Wave Skimmer Technique: Drag the fly slightly across riffled water to mimic a struggling Green Drake. This motion can trigger strikes from trout that ignore traditional dead drifts.